Books that Blend Comic-Book Panels with Text

CHILDREN'S

Released: May 1, 2007

by Ruth McNally Barshaw, illustrated by Ruth McNally Barshaw

"Full of maps, wilderness-survival tips and instructions for counting out rhymes and group games, as well as for making an automatic spitball machine, this will be an agreeable summer read. (Graphic fiction. 8-11)"

Forced to go camping in northern Michigan with her three cousins and younger brother, 11-year-old Ellie keeps a copiously illustrated record of the experience, documenting her dislike for the family and the situation, as well as her growing enjoyment by the end of the week. Read full book review >

Cover art for BAD KITTY VS. UNCLE MURRAY

CHILDREN'S

Released: Aug. 31, 2010

BAD KITTY VS. UNCLE MURRAY

by Nick Bruel, illustrated by Nick Bruel

"A few lapses in the frenetic pace won't keep fans from enjoying this and looking forward to the promised sequel. (Graphic hybrid fiction. 7-10)"

Waking from a dream of Pussycat Paradise, Bad Kitty learns her humans are going on a trip. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: June 1, 2006

ABADAZAD: THE ROAD TO INCONCEIVABLE, BOOK 1

by J.M. DeMatteis, illustrated by Mike Ploog

"A promising start for readers between Jennifer and Matt Holms's Babymouse (2005) and Jeff Smith's Bone (2005). (Fantasy. 8-10)"

Expanded from a well-received comic into a hybrid text-and-graphic-novel format, this first of a planned four episodes introduces sullen-but-sensitive teen diarist Kate Jameson. Read full book review >

Cover art for TRUE THINGS (ADULTS DON'T WANT KIDS TO KNOW)

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 19, 2010

TRUE THINGS (ADULTS DON'T WANT KIDS TO KNOW)

by Jimmy Gownley, illustrated by Jimmy Gownley

"An utterly charming addition to this wonderfully fizzy series, this installment proves that Amelia truly does rule! (Graphic fiction. 9-12)"

The irresistibly plucky Amelia Louise McBride is back for her sixth adventure, dealing with more of preteendom's tricky trials and tribulations as she celebrates her 11th birthday. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: April 1, 2007

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: A NOVEL IN CARTOONS

by Jeff Kinney, illustrated by Jeff Kinney

First volume of a planned three, this edited version of an ongoing online serial records a middle-school everykid's triumphs and (more often) tribulations through the course of a school year. Read full book review >

Cover art for MAGIC PICKLE AND THE PLANET OF THE GRAPES

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 1, 2008

MAGIC PICKLE AND THE PLANET OF THE GRAPES

by Scott Morse, illustrated by Scott Morse

"Readers will be smirkin' at the exploits of this gherkin. (Fantasy. 9-11)"

When the whole planet's in a dilly of a dilemma, who ya gonna call? Read full book review >

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